Biosecurity

About the course

Develop advanced skills to prevent, detect and respond to biosecurity threats that impact agriculture, trade and the environment. You’ll study how risk analysis, quarantine, surveillance and emergency response are used to stop the entry and spread of exotic pests and diseases, and how to manage outbreaks and long-term establishment. This Master of Biosecurity is designed for professionals working across biosecurity and related agricultural and environmental sectors.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue technical, research and administrative roles in biosecurity, quarantine and pest management across government agencies and private industry. Career paths may include biosecurity manager, policy officer, research scientist, risk analyst or emergency response coordinator, supporting preparedness and response to pest incursions, disease outbreaks and pandemics. This Master of Biosecurity supports careers protecting agricultural systems, ecosystems and trade. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, academic, policy analyst, healthcare administrator, quality assurance manager, microbiologist, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Living Costs in Perth**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary**

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